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Old 10-16-2008, 10:58 PM
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UGH

This figures: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/880734398.html

What should I do?

I mean...I KNOW that the one locally is a good running car.

But a black on black 95 turbo would be super nice.

And the low miles too.
 
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Old 10-16-2008, 11:54 PM
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It was in an accident thought. If you really want a turbo, then wait for a cleanone to come up.
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 12:00 AM
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true but the one I am most likely buying was as well. Not that bad, but other than that fender....damn clean.


If the consensus here says don't do it I probably won't
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 12:06 AM
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NEVERMIND

Totally did NOT see the whole trunk caved in.

DANG
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 12:07 AM
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The green oneis nice, and the motor is really good so IMO milage doesn't matter as long as it is properly maintained.
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 12:15 AM
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Brought me back to earth man...

lol

I really like those rims on the turbo though
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 12:40 AM
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HAHA. The Turbo model is really the way to go. SO much more power and aftermarket options. I would wait for a good turbo model to come up, but that is just me.
 
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Old 10-17-2008, 07:44 AM
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I saw that car on one forum already and as soon as I saw the spare tire well caved on I was like no way.

You can always fix the one you are looking at and do a few things to it then turn around and sell it then buy a turbo one.

Oh ok on the motor noise. But if you see the post I pinned you can fix it your self.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 12:06 AM
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Thanks Tech, I saw the cable fix. Hopefully that isn't too hard.


Conveniently the seat was in a good position for me...lol


Seven hours and counting.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 07:59 AM
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UGH

This figures: http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/880734398.html

What should I do?

I mean...I KNOW that the one locally is a good running car.

But a black on black 95 turbo would be super nice.

And the low miles too.
You could probably part that one out for double what it cost.

A transmission with 78k on it? Hmmm I'd pay $600-$800 for that, a turbo engine with 78k on it, at least $600, you're almost up to the cost of the car. Too bad it's not in my area I would buy it and play with it.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 09:26 AM
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I just got the car back! I had to rush home to make it back to our store before we opened at 10 and made it with one minute to spare.


I'll get some pictures later.

Tires are like new GoodYear American Eagles.

There is some wheel vibration when driving at cruising speed 55-60 when turning left. I think its an imbalanced tire or something.

Front passenger strut mount makes noise going over bumps.

Brakes are good.

Drives nice and straight.

She'll make a nice car for me to drive daily and toy with.

So, it looks like you guys are stuck with me!
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 09:34 AM
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Glad it is all for the most part good!!!
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 10:03 AM
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Hmm...weird.


Okay. The car has the fog light switch that lights up....but no fog lights.....lolwut?
 
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Maybe that is the REAR fog light switch.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 10:24 AM
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Hmm.


I'll have to check.

Is it hard to add front fogs?
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 11:16 AM
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Not really but you have to do it right or totally wrong.
Either buy everything OEM lights,switch,3 relays. Or go aftermarket adn add your own switch.
The stock bumper has marks that you will cot out to fit them behind the bumper.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 11:23 AM
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Okay also after inspection:

Can't figure out rear fogs.

The radio has a CD button on it but when you push it it does nothing.

Where's the CD changer? If there isn't one how hard is it to get an OEM one and use it? It has a boring cassette deck...no like.
 
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Old 10-18-2008, 11:57 AM
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The L/R I believe is the only one with the fog. If when you press the switch an Orange light on the dash comes on that is for the rear fogs.

You can add a C/D changer it should be prewired might was tucked on the passenger side behind the carpet panel.
 
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There is some wheel vibration when driving at cruising speed 55-60 when turning left. I think its an imbalanced tire or something.

Front passenger strut mount makes noise going over bumps.
If your turing left, it is a bad wheel bearing on the right and vic-versa...right?
I would replace the front sturt mounts.

 
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Here are some shots guys.

I haven't even waxed the car or cleaned up the inside yet.

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